the Devil

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noun (1)

: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell

the devil

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noun (2)

informal

1

—used to make a statement or question more forceful

What the devil are you talking about?

Where the devil have you been?

2

: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble

The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.

Examples of the Devil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The evacuation warning covers a three-mile radius around the fire, including the Devil's Head Recreation Area. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026

The insider went on to explain that Hathaway didn't want her pregnancy to overshadow the release of the Devil Wears Prada sequel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Noun

The couple’s bodies were found on the Devil’s Den Trail, audio from first responders indicated. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025

The area’s storied ship and plane disappearances have sparked urban legends, earning it the ominous nickname of the Devil’s Triangle. — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the Devil

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